7 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day in Chicago

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is so much more than a holiday from school. It’s a day to celebrate the life and work of a Nobel Peace Prize recipient who struggled to make America a place of equality. Learn about Dr. King, the Civil Rights Movement, and others working for equality and progress at these special events.

Family-friendly event includes a production of The MLK Project: The Fight for Civil Rights by Writers Theatre, a musical performance by the Chicago Chamber Choir, as well as storytelling and crafts. Visitors can also explore the temporary exhibit Race: Are We So Different? which is open through July 15 and included in the general admission price.

The Black Creativity Program is ongoing and includes the Innovation Studio, which focuses on the contributions of African Americans to STEM fields, and Career Showcase, which focuses on African Americans in art, science, and technology fields. Visitors can also explore the Juried Art Show, which showcases African-American art.

Family Day is Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Museum of Science & Industry. The Black Creativity Program is ongoing, and the Juried Art Show is open in January and February.

Admission to the Museum of Science and Industry is free for Illinois residents on January 15.